PatchForge — Getting Started
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Do I need to install anything?
No. PatchForge runs entirely in your web browser on any modern computer. Background removal and file export also happen in the browser, so your artwork never has to leave your machine. -
Click "Start free trial" on the homepage. You can sign in with Google or create an account with your name, email, and a password of at least 8 characters. Email sign-ups receive a confirmation link — click it before your first login.
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PatchForge is a browser-based design studio for custom hat patches — UV printed or laser engraved on leather, leatherette, vinyl, and acrylic. You design the patch, preview it on real hat mockups, build gang sheets, send client proofs, and export production-ready files. There is nothing to instal...
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Every new design starts by asking how the patch is made — UV Printed or Engraved. That choice sets how your artwork renders, which materials apply, and what the export contains; you can change it any time from the big toggle in the toolbar, and it is saved with the design. From there the left pan...
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Where do I find the guides and help?
Open the account menu (top-right). You will find the Quick Start Guides (step-by-step walkthroughs you can read online or download as PDFs), this FAQ, and the in-app Help Center with a searchable index and keyboard shortcuts.